(2192) Complementἔχωecho{ekh'-o}A primary verb (including an alternate form σχέω [[scheo]], {skheh'-o}; used in certain tenses only); to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession, ability, contiguity, relation or condition).

[2192] Standardἔχωecho{ekh'-o}A primary verb (including an alternate form σχέω [[scheo]], {skheh'-o}; used in certain tenses only); to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession, ability, contiguity, relation or condition).

{2532} Primeκαίkai{kahee}Apparently a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so, then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words.

1 Corinthians 9:4

_ _ Have we not power  Greek, “right,” or lawful power, equivalent to “liberty” claimed by the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 8:9). The “we” includes with himself his colleagues in the apostleship. The Greek interrogative expresses, “You surely won’t say (will you?) that we have not the power or right,” etc.

1 Corinthians 9:4

Have we not power  I and my fellowlabourers. To eat and to drink  At the expense of those among whom we labour.

1 Corinthians 9:4

(4) Have we not power to (d) eat and to drink?

(4) "Now concerning the matter itself", he says, "seeing that I am free, and truly an apostle, why may not I (I say not, eat of all things offered to idols) be maintained by my labours, indeed and keep my wife also, as the rest of the apostles lawfully do, as by name, John and James, the Lord's cousins, and Peter himself?"

(d) Upon the expense of the Church?

we:

1 Corinthians 9:7-14 Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? ... Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.Matthew 10:10 Nor scrip for [your] journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.Luke 10:7 And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.Galatians 6:6 Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.1 Thessalonians 2:6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor [yet] of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.2 Thessalonians 3:8-9 Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you: ... Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.1 Timothy 5:17-18 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. ... For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer [is] worthy of his reward.